Date:14/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/14/stories/2008111456030800.htm
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Karnataka

Doctors agree to call off strike

Staff Reporter

Bangalore: With the State Government promising to meet all demands of the striking doctors, the Karnataka State Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGOMA) has agreed to call off its strike on late in the evening on Thursday.

Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) Madan Gopal told The Hindu that the doctors had agreed to call off the strike after a marathon meeting with Health Minister B. Sriramulu and officials.

The Government had decided to regularise contract doctors who had completed three years of service by October 31, excluding those selected by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).

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